Comparison

HVAC Mastery vs Tip Math Practice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

HVAC Mastery

This app provides comprehensive training and practice for HVAC professionals. It covers EPA 608 certification prep with practice questions and timed exams, along with detailed lessons and interactive simulators for learning trade fundamentals and advanced systems. Field tools and study features are included to aid in exam preparation and on-the-job success.

Highlights
  • EPA 608 certification prep
  • 4 learning tracks
  • Interactive simulators
  • Field tools
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Progress tracking
  • Dark mode
Features
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HVAC Mastery is the hands-on study companion for anyone learning the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trade, from first-year apprentices to experienced technicians getting certified. Made by a working HVAC service tech. EPA 608 CERTIFICATION PREP - 443 practice questions across all four sections: Core, Type I, Type II and Type III - Checked against current EPA rules (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) - Timed practice exams by section, with an explanation for every answer - A readiness score so you know when you're ready for the real test LEARN THE TRADE 4 learning tracks take you from fundamentals to certification: - HVAC Fundamentals: heat transfer, refrigeration cycle, system components, electrical basics - Core Systems: air conditioning, heat pumps, gas furnaces, air distribution, controls - Advanced Systems: commercial refrigeration, hydronic systems, IAQ, building automation - EPA 608 Certification: all four sections with full practice exams 68 bite-size lessons as swipe cards with real equipment drawings. SIM LAB: LIVE SIMULATORS Break a part, meter it, and solve the service call: - Refrigeration cycle: live pressures, superheat and subcooling on 5 systems, with real faults to diagnose - Motor wiring: condensing unit, furnace blower, ECM, three-phase and more, with a meter and clamp meter - Thermostat wiring: gas furnace + AC, package unit and heat pump, with live 24 V - Electrical diagram: 6 systems and 79 faults to find with a working meter FIELD TOOLS - P/T chart, superheat and subcooling, charge check - Ohm's law, wire sizing, motor amps, capacitors - Duct sizing, airflow, psychrometrics, line sets - Unit converter and a refrigerant guide including R-454B and R-32 STUDY FEATURES - 190+ flashcards and module quizzes - Bookmarks and personal notes on any lesson - Daily study reminders to keep your streak alive - Progress tracking with badges - Dark mode - English or Spanish: switch in Profile or in iPhone Settings - Made for iPhone Duo and iPad - Sign in to back up your progress and pick it up on another device No ads, no subscriptions. Just the knowledge you need to pass your exams and succeed in the field.

About

Tip Math Practice

Features
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Practice tip percentages with real-life bills. Tip Math helps you sharpen mental math by calculating tips for restaurant, barber, hairdresser, and tattoo bills. Choose Easy mode for simple percentages, Normal mode for a fuller challenge, or unlock Custom mode to practice your own tip percentages.

Screenshots

HVAC Mastery4 screens
Tip Math Practice3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HVAC Mastery at none against Tip Math Practice's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tip Math Practice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HVAC Mastery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HVAC Mastery versus Tip Math Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHVAC MasteryTip Math Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerarjan qemaJOSEPH HAJIME KAWABATA

In-app purchases

None

HVAC Mastery

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tip Math Practice

One-time1
  • Custom Mode$0.99

Questions

Is HVAC Mastery free?
HVAC Mastery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tip Math Practice free?
Tip Math Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HVAC Mastery or Tip Math Practice have ads?
Neither HVAC Mastery nor Tip Math Practice shows ads.

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